Contact Person: Jessica Sutherland, Prevention Coordinator

Telphone: (276) 926-1680 Email: jessica.sutherland@dcbhs.com

Population Served: Dickenson County youth and adults that are experiencing risk factors in their lives that are associated with an increased probability of alcohol and other drug abuse. These risk factors can occur in multi-life domains including individual, family, school and community.

Purpose: To provide prevention programming in the community/schools that leads to planned change that creates conditions that give individuals the best chance of success in their community. Prevention programs advocate those actions, policies, and procedures, which are designed to shape our culture and our systems in a way that is supportive of healthier life styles.

Prevention Programs:

• Project Towards No Drug Abuse-Dickenson Co. New-Start Program
• Keep A Clear Mind-Dickenson Co. 4th grade students.
• High School Drug Seminar-9th-12th grade students.
• Elementary Drug Seminar-2nd-5th grade students
• Workshops for classrooms & community
• Informational booths at health fairs, county fairs, etc.
• Information Dissemination: Local newspaper articles, public service announcements on local radio, and prevention web articles/substance abuse information
• Drug Free Alternative Activities: Kids Day at the Dickenson County Fair, Kids Fishing Day, I Can Day, DARE Program Graduation, drug-free dances & parties for youth, etc.
• Parenting Wisely Program
• Parents In Divorce & Separation Program
• Quit Tobacco Program-7th-12th Grade
• Dickenson County Teacher Resource Conference

 

 

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The combination of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services insures that you will receive the best possible care under the supervision of a licensed professional.

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